Structure_Selection_Report_QA_Checklist_2026.pdf

Structure Selection Report QA Checklist This checklist is to serve as quality assurance of the structure selection process. The sections in the report need not be in the same order as this checklist. This checklist must be signed by Staff Bridge Unit Leader or designee prior to submittal of FIR documents to the Region.

Structure Number(s): ____________________________________________________________________

Cover Sheet ☐Name of the Project and Site Address ☐Structure Number(s) ☐Property Owner Name and Contact Information ☐Report Preparer Name and Contact Information ☐Submittal and Revision Dates as Applicable

Executive Summary ☐Project Description ☐Structure Recommendations

Site Description and Design Features ☐Existing Structure(s) ☐N/A:_____________________________ ☐Vicinity Map ☐ROW Impact ☐N/A:_____________________________ ☐Traffic Detour ☐N/A:_____________________________

☐Constructability & Construction Phasing ☐N/A:_____________________________ ☐Utilities ☐N/A:_____________________________ ☐Geotechnical Summary ☐Hydraulics Summary ☐N/A:_____________________________ ☐Environmental Concerns ☐N/A:_____________________________ ☐Roadway Design Features ☐Cross Section

☐Vertical Alignment ☐Horizontal Alignment

Structural Design Criteria ☐Design Specifications ☐Loading ☐N/A:_____________________________

☐Collision Load ☐Earthquake Load

☐Aesthetic Requirements ☐N/A:_____________________________ ☐Possible Future Widenings ☐N/A:_____________________________

Structure Selection ☐Selection Criteria ☐Rehabilitation Alternatives ☐N/A:_____________________________ ☐Inspection Summary

☐Load Testing Requirements ☐N/A:_____________________________ Add figures/sketches to the following topics as needed to clarify discussion:

☐Structure Layout Alternatives

☐Vertical Clearances ☐Horizontal Clearances ☐Skew ☐Span Configurations

☐Superstructure Alternatives ☐N/A:_____________________________ ☐Concrete Girder Alternatives

☐Steel Girder Alternatives

☐Substructure Alternatives ☐N/A:_____________________________

☐Abutment Alternatives (GRS, Integral, Semi-integral, etc.)

☐Pier Alternatives

☐Wall Alternatives ☐N/A:_____________________________ ☐ABC Design (include pre-scoping ABC rating results from spreadsheet found on the CDOT website) ☐Maintenance and Durability ☐Corrosive Resistance ☐Summary of Structure Type Evaluation Table ☐Construction Costs (including costs of alternatives)

BTE Funded Projects ☐Strategies for Enhancing Bridge Service Life Tier ☐Strategies Selected

Other Figures and Appendices ☐General Layout of the Selected Structure Alternative Typical Sections (if not provided in the report) ☐Summary of Quantities and Cost Estimate Tables ☐ABC Rating spreadsheet

List of Variances Requested Variance:____________________________________________________________________ Approved?☐Yes ☐No

Requested Variance:____________________________________________________________________ Approved?☐Yes ☐No

Requested Variance:____________________________________________________________________ Approved?☐Yes ☐No If you need more space, use an additional sheet(s) of paper. Submit all project variances as early as possible.

CDOT Staff Bridge Quality Assurance Sign-off By signing this checklist Staff Bridge Unit Leader acknowledges approval of the Structure Selection Report findings, recommendations, and all design deviations from the CDOT Structural Standards and design criteria.

Print Name Signature Date